THIS WEEK’S EASTER SERVICE (APRIL 20, 2025)
This Sunday Lead Pastor Lamar’s message will be “The Awe of the Marys” (Matthew 28:1-10). This week’s songs will be Death Was Arrested by Heath Balltzglier, Brandon Coker, Adam Kersch and Paul Taylor Smith; arr. by Cody Fry; Vocals arranged by Travis Cottrell and Mason Brown, Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (He’s Alive) by Lyra Davidica, John Bolin and David Gentiles; arr. by John Bolin, Crown Him with Many Crowns by Matthew Bridges, Godfrey Thring, George Elvey, Lee Black and Cliff Duren; arr. by Cliff Duren, and Living Hope by Brian Johnson and Phil Wickham; arr. by Luke Gambill; orch. by Dan Galbraith.
ALL CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Easter Service This Sunday, April 20
Don’t miss this once-in-a-year service as we celebrate the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope of eternal life He offers to all who believe. Who are you going to invite? Bring your family and friends for a morning of uplifting worship, an inspiring message, and fellowship. Sunday School classes meet at 8:15am and 11am. We can’t wait to see you there!
Easter Lunch Invitation
Are you without family for this Easter lunch, or perhaps you have a guest for the Easter service whom you have been discussing Jesus with and invited to our Worship Service? We warmly invite you to join your Hoffmantown family in room B209 for lunch at 12:15pm to celebrate our risen Savior together.
We will provide rotisserie chicken, potato salad, garden salad, and beverages. Kindly bring a side dish to share. For additional enjoyment, we will have tables set up for games such as Uno, Nerts, and Scrabble. Let us come together in celebration.
To assist us in planning appropriately, please contact Jackie at 858-8624, email her at Equip@Hoffmantown.org, or register hoffmantownchurch.org/easter to confirm your attendance. We look forward to seeing you.
Next Steps Class April 27
Seeking more info about Hoffmantown Church? Seeking membership? Come to Next Steps at 11am on Sunday, April 27, in room B209/221! Have lunch with us, meet our pastors and elders, and ask questions! We would love to have you. Register at hoffmantown.org/next-steps, email us at equip@hoffmantown.org, or call us at 858-8624. Registration deadline is Monday, April 21.
Servant Sunday April 27
Please join us on April 27 for Servant Sunday. We will celebrate and emphasize serving in the Kingdom of God in our worship service together. There will be a “Servant Sunday” table in the Fellowship Mall with details on the various areas of service here at Hoffmantown. Please stop by the table and take a look. You can also visit hoffmantownchurch.org/serve. It is our belief that all Christians should be serving in the Kingdom of God. What are your spiritual gifts? Talents? Passions? Put them into action and become a servant here at Hoffmantown.
Multi-Gen Worship May 4
Join us for this fun and exciting service where kids, students, and their parents are invited to join the Worship Choir on the platform. There will be only one rehearsal at 8:30am before the 9:30am service that day. See you there! Contact Michelle at music@hoffmantown.org for more info or any questions.
MAGNIFIED: VBS is June 2-6
VBS will encourage kids to look closely at the details of God’s amazing world and magnify, or proclaim, the greatness of God. God made us, sees us, loves us, forgives us, and changes us! We can praise God together! We were made to magnify God! Hoffmantown Kids VBS is a free event, June 2-6. Kids who have completed kindergarten through completed sixth grade are encouraged and welcome to join! To register, visit hoffmantownchurch.org/vbs/.
ADULT FAMILY MINISTRIES
Pulling Weeds & Planting Seeds
Ladies, on April 26, at 10:30am, you and your friends are invited to the backyard garden (room B208/210) for a salad luncheon as we explore Pulling Weeds & Planting Seeds: Cultivating Character to Reach a Weedy World. Based on Galatians 5, we will explore “weeds” that need pulling and how to cultivate Christlike character. Cost is $10 per person. This is a Hoffmantown Women’s event. Childcare is available, and registration is required. Register at hoffmantownchurch.org/events/pulling-weeds/.
Table Talk May 12
Join us for an informal gathering of women to discuss topics of interest from a Biblical perspective on Monday, May 12, from 6:30-8pm in room B208/210. This month’s topic will be “Service.” Bring your Bible, and favorite mug for your hot coffee or tea. Registration is not required, unless you need childcare. Please email caitlinc@hoffmantown.org to register for childcare.
STUDENT MINISTRY
Grad Sunday
Hoffmantown Church and Student Ministry will be honoring our graduates on Sunday May 4 at 9:30am in the Worship Center during our morning service. If you are graduating from High School, Junior College, a University or Vocational School, we would love to honor you and your accomplishments. If you are graduating from High School, we need 1 baby picture and 1 senior picture for the slideshow. If you are graduating from Junior College, a University, or Vocational School, we need 1 current picture for the slideshow. Please submit your pictures and fill out the GRAD Sunday form below. Submissions taken until April 30 at 5pm. Please make plans to attend the worship service with your families on May 4 for a time of celebration and prayer! To register, contact students@hoffmantown.org.
Hey Hoffmantown Students and Families, don’t forget our weekly Student Gatherings!
7-12th graders see you Wednesdays 6:30-8pm and Sundays 11am-12:15pm in building E!
KIDS MINISTRY
Save the Date!
Upcoming Events in Kids Min
· April 25 – Parents Night Out
· May 9– Battle of the Dudes (Nerf War)
· May 10–Tea Time
· May 11–Muffins with Mom
· June 2-6–Vacation Bible School
· June 9–12–Kids Camp
· June 15–Donuts with Dad
CHURCH COUNCIL
churchcouncil@hoffmantown.org
Current Members:
Elders: Gerald Farley and Merv Jersak
Pastors: Lamar Morin and Gregory Elder
Deacons: Stacy Fugate and John McBee
Operations: Sam Mouck
At Large Members: Nathan Brannon, Paula Gibson, Stacey Lake, Dave Pitcher, Jerri Rose and Tom Smith
HAVE A SPIRITUAL QUESTION?
Call Pastor on Call 505-321-9570